MCA stability tool

Check whether tablets and capsules are suitable for a multi-compartment compliance aid (MCA), and build a list to print.

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Medicines beginning with M

Megestrol

Megestrol 20mg capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Megestrol 20mg capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Megestrol 20mg capsules (Special Order)

Megestrol 40mg tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Megestrol 40mg tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Suppliers

Megestrol 40mg tablets (Imported (Canada))
Megestrol 40mg tablets (Part VIIID Drug Tariff Special Order)

Megestrol 50mg capsules

No stability information

Stability notes for Megestrol 50mg capsules

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Megestrol 50mg capsules (Special Order)

Megestrol 80mg tablets

No stability information

Stability notes for Megestrol 80mg tablets

There are no stability notes for this medicine.

Supplier

Megestrol 80mg tablets (Special Order)

Megestrol 160mg tablets

Use with caution

Stability notes for Megestrol 160mg tablets

Moisture sensitive medicine. Store in airtight (sealed) MCA.  Manufacturer recommends storing in original container. No stability data in MCAs available.

Provenance

This recommendation is based on the product Megace 160mg tablets (Bausch Health Ireland Limited).

Suppliers

Megace 160mg tablets (Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Megace 160mg tablets (Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc)

What the ratings mean

Compatible
Suitable for use. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label.
Use with caution
Suitable with mitigations. Keep in MCA for shortest possible time: no more than 5 weeks for non-airtight; 8 weeks for airtight. Use likely to be off-label and supported by limited data.
Incompatible
Medicines under this category are not suitable for use in MCAs.
No stability information
These medicines have not been reviewed by SPS.